Hand-knit shawls made from wild Himalayan nettle fibre and naturally dyed in our Co. Clare studio with closed-loop processes. Breathable, softly structured layers — crafted slowly, dyed with care, and made to be worn for years.
100% Nettle Fibre | Hand-knit in Nepal | Naturally Dyed with Catechu & Iron in Co. Clare, Ireland
Our nettle shawls begin high in the Himalayas, where wild nettle is harvested, retted, hand-spun and hand-knit by artisans working with a fair-trade organisation (WFTO application in progress). Each piece supports remote families through fair income and the continuation of traditional craft.
Once completed, the shawls travel directly to our dye studio in County Clare, where they are carefully scoured and dyed in small batches using rain-harvested water, cold-mordant methods, and a warm, earthy botanical blend of catechu and iron (ferrous acetate).
The result is Dhonn Neantóige — a rich, grounding brown with natural depth and subtle variation that can only come from plant dyes.
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Fibre | 100% Himalayan nettle |
| Dye | Catechu & iron — warm earthy brown |
| Technique | Hand-harvested, hand-spun & hand-knit |
| Origin | Knit in Nepal, naturally dyed in Co. Clare, Ireland |
| Batch Size | Small-batch dyeing — five shawls per vat |
| Size | One-of-a-kind pieces |
| Packaging | Plastic-free & compostable |
| Care Card | Included with every shawl |
Both nettle fibre and botanical dyes vary naturally from batch to batch. As a result, each shawl develops its own uniquely warm, earthy tone.
Your piece will be a close match to the photographed colour, while remaining entirely individual — shaped by fibre, plant pigment and process.
A printed care card is included with every shawl.
• 100% nettle fibre — gathered, spun and knitted entirely by hand
• Fair-trade supply chain supporting remote Himalayan families
• Naturally dyed in Co. Clare using rain-harvested water
• Natural mordants only — alum and iron; no heavy metals
• Catechu and iron create a classic, grounding botanical brown
• Small-batch dyeing — five shawls per vat for care and consistency
• Closed-loop studio — filtered rinse water nourishes our woodland; dye solids composted in our wormery to feed new dye plants
• Naturally unique — subtle variation in size and drape; softens beautifully with wear
• Printed care card included
Hand wash cold with a pH-neutral soap. Rinse thoroughly, reshape gently and dry flat.
With time and wear, the nettle fibre becomes increasingly soft and supple.
Wrap yourself in the warm, grounding beauty of nettle — crafted fair, naturally dyed, and finished with deep respect for land and maker alike.
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